About this role
CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more. Job Description Essential Job Functions
• Lead and coordinate all activities related to new product launches and engineering changes from program award through production stabilization. • Develop and maintain program launch timelines, ensuring key milestones and customer timing requirements are achieved. • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Supply Chain throughout the launch process. • Identify, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods required for new products. • Establish and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, process flows, control plans, and PFMEAs for new programs. • Support APQP activities and ensure completion of all customer and internal gateway requirements. • Prepare and coordinate PPAP submissions to obtain customer approval for production shipments and tooling invoices. • Lead manufacturing process validation activities, including production trials, pilot builds, run-at-rate events, and capability studies. • Ensure production systems are capable of meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives prior to Start of Production (SOP). • Partner with plant leadership to ensure staffing, training, work instructions, and operational readiness requirements are completed. • Support customer launch reviews, audits, readiness assessments, and plant visits. • Monitor launch performance metrics and implement corrective actions to address quality, delivery, or operational issues. • Lead structured problem-solving activities and root cause analysis related to launch challenges. • Support launch activities on-site at manufacturing facilities and customer locations as required. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to stabilize production and improve launch performance. • Document lessons learned and incorporate best practices into future program launches. Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) required. • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, program management, or launch management. • Tier 1 automotive supplier experience preferred. • Proven experience leading new product launches from development through mass production. • Demonstrated project leadership and cross-functional team management experience. • Strong knowledge of automotive quality and launch systems including: • APQP • PPAP • PFMEA • Control Plans • Process Validation • Run-at-Rate Activities • Customer Launch Requirements
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, process development, and production readiness activities. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies. • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. • Experience working directly with OEM customers and customer launch teams preferred. Core Competencies
• Program & Launch Management • Project Planning and Execution • Manufacturing Process Development • APQP / PPAP Management • Cross-Functional Leadership • Production Readiness Planning • Customer Relationship Management • Risk Assessment and Mitigation • Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving • Continuous Improvement Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments. • Ability to stand, walk, and access production equipment and tooling areas for extended periods. • Occasional exposure to noise, manufacturing temperatures, and moving equipment. • Occasional lifting of parts and materials up to 25 pounds. • Frequent travel required, including overnight stays at customer and manufacturing facilities. If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!